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I thank the Minister for his statement. Parents have heard repeated commitments with regard to childcare but continue to fight high costs and limited availability. Will the Minister tell the House what specific and measurable improvements families will see in affordability of and access to childcare over the next 12…
I wish to make the following statement on the 45th summit of the British-Irish Council (BIC), which took place on 9 and 10 July 2026. The Minister for the Economy and I represented the Northern Ireland Executive. The summit was hosted by the Government of Guernsey. A full list of the principal delegates is attached to…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am concerned about the comments from Ms Ferguson of Sinn Féin. She seemed to indicate that people should not be held to account for breaking the law in relation to un-notified processions, based on whether she thinks that that procession is…
Last week, I attended the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The themes of the conference were delivering democracy across the Commonwealth nations; the impact of the day-to-day use of AI; the challenges to the international system of trade; and particularly how the rules-based…
Every weekend, we seem to hear about an Alliance Party disaster or catastrophe, but I ask Members to cast their mind back to when 51 cattle were slaughtered in an open field in full view of the public on the watch of the Alliance Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir. I am glad to report…
Today marks the United Nations International Day of Peace. In this society, we all know too well the value of peace and the Good Friday Agreement, all parts of which must be protected and upheld. We also know that peace requires continual, inclusive dialogue, the safeguarding of international law and human rights, and…
A real and increasing concern for people in Ballymoney relates to traffic congestion and whether our road infrastructure is keeping pace with the changing town. Anyone who tries to travel through Ballymoney at the wrong time of day knows exactly what I mean. At the bottom of Main Street, four roads — Main Street,…
I thank Matthew O'Toole for being so excited in his contribution when highlighting our excellent DUP conference at the weekend and our good unionist friends in Great Britain. Fuel prices are shocking. Diesel has hit £2 a litre, and we feel that pain at the pumps, but we can be assured that the rise will affect much…
As a former teacher, I understand completely the invaluable role that classroom assistants play in our schools. Last week, Unison's classroom assistant members gathered in Strabane to highlight the issues that they face. While I could not be at the event, I have supported and continue to support their good work…
I do not normally pay all that much attention to the DUP conference. I offer my condolences to my colleagues on the opposite Benches, and I hope that they had an enjoyable and productive weekend. This weekend, however, I could not help but notice some of what was emerging from the DUP conference. Any political party…
The fundamental purpose of the justice system is public protection. Our justice system has fundamentally failed to discharge that solemn duty in the case of Gary Anderson, a dangerous convicted murderer, who is on the run. My thoughts today are with the family of Karol Kelly, brutally murdered. Not only have they been…
The unacceptable inequalities affecting cancer patients in Northern Ireland is an issue that has been further highlighted in the past week after the news that the breast cancer drug Enhertu has become available to patients in England. I congratulate all who campaigned for the past two years to make that drug available…
It is with major concern that I note a serious matter of public safety and environmental impact in Newry. Last week, a serious sewage overflow occurred in Second Avenue in which a significant amount of raw sewage flooded that residential area. The scenes were deeply concerning for all who were impacted, with sewage…
I return again to the subject of the proposed Orange Order parade down the Garvaghy Road. In the past 24 hours or so, residents' groups from across the North that have previously been involved in issues around Orange Order marches and band parades have issued a statement in solidarity with the residents of the…
Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Health, after noting that 1,109 hospital outpatient appointments were cancelled and 63 operations postponed as a result of the race riots at the start of the summer, what support his Department has given to the trust to mitigate those cancellations and postponements.
Mr Burrows asked the Minister of Health to provide an update on what progress has been made as a result of additional investment in reducing hospital waiting lists.
Mr Brett asked the Minister of Health, having congratulated him on his appointment, what he will do about funding for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice, given that, as a result of his Department's failure to provide 50% funding for the hospice, it may have to shut its doors, as he will have heard from executives…
Mr Bradley asked the Minister of Health to commission an independent review of the five health trusts in Northern Ireland with a view to creating a leaner and more efficient health service.
Mr McMurray asked the Minister of Health, having welcomed him to his lectern and having pointed out that, according to the latest figures, breast cancer red-flag targets of 95% are consistently missed and that there are no signs of improvement, how long it will be before the regional service shows an improvement in…
Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Health, following the decision this week to make Enhertu available to women with HER2-low advanced breast cancer in England as well as other places in these islands, to explain why women and, indeed, men in Northern Ireland who meet the criteria still do not have the same guaranteed…
Mr McGuigan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, with regard to people wanting to be forward-looking, to update MLAs on last week's historic initiative and conference in Cardiff.
Ms Ferguson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, noting that, over recent weeks, there have been irresponsible and reckless attempts by the Orange Order and political unionism to reopen the long-settled Drumcree issue, whether they agree that there can be no going back to the dark days of Orange marches…
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Mr McMurray asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, noting the travel disruption at NI airports that is caused by repeated NATS software failures, and given Northern Ireland's dependence on air connectivity, what representations they will make to the UK Government on the impact of those repeated failures…
Mr Martin asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that he was chatting to a number of housing associations over the weekend, whether the First Minister accepts that setting ambitious targets for social housing is fairly meaningless unless those targets are properly funded and whether she will commit…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that the First Minister said last week that the proposed additional pay rise for MLAs is "grotesque", and given that it is true to say that the public are appalled by proposed pay rises for this place when they are facing huge increases in the cost…